PART I: General Questions about the Book

1. What do you notice right away about the book?

Right away I notice that the book is written in a very unique style, Adding the science to the
personal stories. It feel like a guide that explains life through different perspective.

2. What are your initial feelings about the book?

At first glance, I felt bored but also curious. It seems like it might take complicated ideas about
human behavior and explain them in a simple and relatable way.

3. In your own words and in a few sentences, what do you think the book is about?

I believe the book delves into how an individual with autism, the author Camilla Pang, perceives
the world and elucidates social norms through the lens of science and logic. It appears to offer
both personal guidance and scientific insights into human behavior.

4. What might make this book important?

This book might be significant because it offers a glimpse into various perspectives on the world.
It could aid readers in comprehending neurodiversity more effectively, and it might also prompt
individuals to contemplate their own behaviors and habits.

5. Flip through some pages. What is at least one thing you find interesting inside the book?

I found it interesting that she uses scientific principles, like chemistry or biology, to explain
everyday human interactions. That mix of science and daily life makes the book stand out.

6. Flip through it again. Find a random page. Read that page. Now what do you think of the
book?
After reading a random page, I think the book feels both practical and personal. It mixes advice
with humor and honesty, which makes it easier to read than a typical science book.

7. Look at the table of contents. What is one thing that stands out for you about what you see?

One thing that stands out is how the chapters are written almost like a “how-to” guide (e.g.,
“How to (Actually) Think Outside the Box”). It makes the book feel like it’s giving tools that I
could apply in my own life.

8. Look at the cover of the book. What are your opinions about the book based on the cover?

The cover looks colorful and inviting, which makes the book feel approachable. It seems like it’s
designed to attract readers who are both curious about science and about people.

9. Find something in your past that you think might connect with this book. Describe that event
in your past and explain why you think it might connect.

In the past, I sometimes felt confused by certain social rules that seemed “unwritten.” I think this
connects with the book because Camilla Pang also talks about trying to understand human
behavior in a clear, logical way.

10. What is at least one thing you hope you’ll learn from reading this book?

I hope to learn practical strategies for understanding people better and also how to use scientific
thinking to handle real-world situations.

11. What are some things that maybe you can do to help yourself get through this book? List a
few of those things.

 Take notes
 Annotate important points
 Break up reading into smaller Pieces
 Discuss ideas with classmates
12. Now how do you feel about this book? Explain how considering all the questions above
might’ve helped you.

Now, I’m more interested and open to reading the book. Looking at the cover, flipping through
it, and reflecting on my past experiences helped me connect with the book even before I started
reading it. This connection has motivated me to read carefully.

PART II: Questions about Chapter One

1. Scan or skim chapter one.

When I skimmed chapter one, I noticed that some parts of the text are in bold, with ideas and
examples. Also, phrases like “thinking differently” and “patterns” are repeated a lot. And guess
what? The author uses real-life examples from science to show how creativity and problem-
solving work in everyday situations. Pretty cool, right?

2. Annotate chapter one.

As I read, I made a few notes to highlight important points. I underlined examples where science
was used in real life, and I circled words like “neurodiversity” and “perspective” because they
seemed really relevant. I also wrote in the margins about how her examples reminded me of my
own experiences in school and how teamwork can be helpful.

3. Introspection.

This chapter makes me feel thoughtful and encouraged. I agree with the idea that thinking
differently can be an advantage, not a weakness. I don’t feel angry reading it — instead, I feel
like it’s opening my mind to new ways of solving problems.

4. Metacognition.

While reading, I connected the author’s ideas about “thinking outside the box” to times when I
worked on group projects in school. Sometimes my ideas seemed unusual, but they ended up
being useful once I explained them. This connection helps me see that the chapter’s message is
true in my own life.

5. Inference.

I think the author’s purpose is to show readers that creativity is not about fitting into one mold
but about using different ways of thinking to solve problems. She wants to encourage people to
value perspectives that might seem unusual.

6. Main idea.

Chapter one emphasizes the importance of thinking differently in problem-solving. The author
highlights how scientific approaches can lead to innovative solutions and how diverse
perspectives are crucial in teams and personal life.

7. Organization.

The chapter is organized in a logical way, moving from broad ideas about thinking to specific
scientific and personal examples. It was easy to follow because the sections were clearly broken
up.

8. What can you do next time?

Next time I read, I could slow down and reread sections I don’t fully understand the first time. I
could also write down questions and come back to them later to make sure I really grasp the
ideas.

9. Draw a picture.

(For this, you could draw something like a box with arrows and shapes coming out of it —
symbolizing “thinking outside the box.” Then you’d just attach the picture when submitting.)